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Is the $10bn Spotify gave artists enough to silence its critics?

Spotify paid out more money into the music industry last year than any other retailer in history.

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How Rebecca Black reinvented herself as a camp pop icon

As 'Friday' singer Rebecca Black is announced as the support act on Katy Perry's upcoming Lifetimes Tour, we look at the surprising career trajectory of the much-derided child star.

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In Pictures: Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' musical memorial

The incredibly moving service held at New York's Abyssinian Baptist Church featured musical performances and speeches. "Roberta Flack is legend," said a visibly moved Lauryn Hill.

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Rap sensation Doechii named 2025 Woman of the Year by Billboard

The 26-year-old rapper, whose critically loved 2024 mixtape, 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' was crowned Best Rap Album at this year's Grammys, will be honoured at the Billboard Women in Music Awards later this month.

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Kanye ‘Ye’ West posts KKK photo prompting outrage online

The controversial rapper has followed his online series of hateful rants with another disturbing image that has led social media users to feel "sick to the stomach." WARNING: Article contains images some readers may find disturbing.

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Space Waltz: ESA to put Strauss among the stars on his 200th birthday

The Waltz King's Blue Danube was left out of the 'Golden Records' attached to the Voyager probes in the 1970s. The city of Vienna, with the help of the European Space Agency, is correcting the mistake in 2025.

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Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe

The first ever Tracey Emin exhibition in Italy, a tribute to Paris' 19th century poster art, Stephen Graham's intense new Netflix drama, and hip-hop band clipping. returns. Here's what's on this week's cultural agenda.

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Female musicians at high risk of suicide, finds new study

New research from the UK and US has found that the music industry is not a safe profession due to its high risk of suicide and that women in the business are significantly more at risk.

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Dolly Parton releases new ballad in tribute to her late husband

Dolly Parton has released an emotionally charged new song honouring her late husband Carl Dean, who died earlier this week. Tissues at the ready – this one hits you straight in the feels.

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Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem': Euronews Culture's verdict

On Lady Gaga's new album, she's back in pop territory but with an electropop aesthetic borrowed from her contemporaries.

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Lady Gaga: Trans community must be ‘protected’ from anti-trans laws

The pop superstar spoke about how she believes trans people must be "protected" from anti-trans laws like the ones US president Donald Trump is trying to push through.

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David Lynch to be honoured at 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent

The director’s 1980 film 'The Elephant Man' will be the centrepiece of this year's World Soundtrack Academy’s Film Music Composition Contest.

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Royal bops: King Charles III shares personal music playlist

It’s a playlist fit for a king. Literally.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in March 2025

From a modern hip-hop masterpiece to Canada’s greatest export since maple syrup, via UK dancehall-grime-funk, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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My night at the Las Vegas' Sphere with DJ Solomun

Launched last year, the Anyma ‘End of Genesys’ residency at Las Vegas' Sphere has transformed the underground EDM scene into an immersive storytelling spectacle. Amber Bryce joined award-winning DJ Solomun for his one-night collaborative show.

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Why has Malta’s Eurovision entry sparked a 'C-Word' scandal?

Malta’s Eurovision entry has been ruled inappropriate by the EBU due to its phonetic link to the C-word. But how did the four-letter word go from a medieval medical term to the most taboo word in English?

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Coldplay to curate the first ever FIFA World Cup half-time show

FIFA is taking a page out of the NFL’s book by adding a half-time show to the upcoming World Cup final.

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Jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers dies aged 84

While best known for his classic 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', Ayers had a remarkable career - touring with Fela Kuti, collaborating with Tyler, the Creator, and even hosting his own radio station in the Grand Theft Auto video game series.

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Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up announced

After months of speculation, the headliners have been announced for this year's Glastonbury festival, with Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Charli XCX headlining. They will be joined by Rod Stewart, Neil Young and a pretty impressive line-up. Here's the lowdown.

Modern Nomads

Kazakh artists blend ancient nomadic sounds with contemporary styles

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakh musicians who are fusing ancient traditions with modern genres, captivating global audiences and breathing new life into the country's rich cultural heritage.